Ford Street Racing
- September 19, 2006
- Razorworks Studios
"Ford Street Racing" is a game that features street racing in Los Angeles with Ford super cars. Players control their own three-car team, able to race and command teammates for tactical advantage. The game includes 18 fully licensed Ford vehicles, from classic models like the 1970 Mk1 Capri RS1600 to modern cars like the 2007 Shelby GT 500.
PC
Windows
PlayStation
Playstation 2
PSP
Xbox
Reviews
- The game is less prone to crashing compared to its predecessor, Ford Racing 3.
- The graphics are decent for its time, with some nice effects during vehicle collisions.
- The team racing feature allows players to switch between cars and issue commands, adding a layer of strategy.
- The car and track count is significantly lower than Ford Racing 3, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- The game lacks in-race music and has poor sound design, making the experience feel dull.
- Controller support is poorly implemented, requiring manual configuration that can frustrate players.
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered acceptable for its release period, with some reviewers noting they are decent for older hardware. However, many criticize the lack of graphical options and compare them unfavorably to other titles from the same era, highlighting that while they are not exceptional, they are serviceable given the game's age. Overall, the visuals are seen as a mixed bag, with some appreciating the nostalgia while others find them lacking.
“On a computer from 2006/2008, this game has nice and good graphics for its time.”
“The graphics are not super, but they're plenty good considering the age of the game.”
“Decent graphics for the generation and time it came out.”
“Speaking of visuals, they're bad.”
“No graphical options.”
“The same poor graphics, especially compared to other games released around the same time, and the poor vehicle handling.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for its limited selection, featuring only one track that plays in the menu, with no accompanying race music, which feels particularly awkward for an arcade racing title. Reviewers find the soundtrack lacking and inferior compared to previous entries in the series, such as Ford Racing 3.
“Both the other Ford racing games mentioned here have race music.”
“Ford Racing 3 had a better soundtrack.”
“Even though there's a music slider, only one song ever plays... on the menu.”
“There's no race music.”
“The lack of in-race music really feels awkward, especially for arcade racing.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the team-based mechanics and the ability to switch cars during races, while others criticize it as uninspired and repetitive, noting a significant reduction in car and track variety compared to its predecessor. Overall, many find the gameplay lacking in excitement and fun.
“Gameplay: nice team race mechanics”
“It is a good feature towards the game to switch to different cars while in gameplay and get the team up to enough points to win the race”
“Repetitive gameplay.”
“The gameplay lacks variety and quickly becomes monotonous.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and irritating, leading to a diminished appeal of the mode overall.
“Due to this, the whole appeal of this mode falls apart and gets tedious and irritating to sift through.”
“The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous and uninspired.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the emotional impact of the game can be overwhelming, with some experiencing physical discomfort, such as nausea and eye strain, leading them to limit their playtime.
